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05/13/1640 |
James Luxford is found guilty of “forgery, lying and other foul offences.” |
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1641 |
William Hatchet is found guilty of “Beastuality” |
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1643 |
Two lovers are hanged for adultery. |
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03/31/1644 |
Mary Latham, 18, is hanged for murder on Boston Common. |
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04/09/1644 |
Town gallows is erected on Boston Common. |
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1645 |
William Hudson returns from England to find his wife accused of adultery. |
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05/26/1650 |
Gallows are ordered moved. |
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1657 |
Suffolk County House of Correction (first) is built. |
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1672 |
Alice Thomas is punished for promiscuity. |
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1673 |
Man is punished for kissing his wife on the Sabbath day. |
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